From time immemorial, the Batswana have revered their cattle, not only as a source of sustenance and economic stability but as cherished companions and symbols of wealth and status. The cow has been a silent witness to the joys and sorrows, the triumphs and trials of countless families. It has played a central role in ceremonies, from weddings to funerals, marking the passage of life with its enduring presence. Yet, in a rapidly changing world, this ancient bond faces new challenges. Modernization, economic pressures, and environmental changes threaten to erode the practices that have sustained this relationship for centuries.